Fiddlebumps {Giveaway}

I love finding products that are all natural, that perform and that are operated by people inspired to make a positive difference in the world.  So when I got a … Continue Reading →


Eco-friendly Backpacks for your Mini Trendsetter

Back to school time already?  (and just when I felt the summer was gearing up.)  Speaking of gear, you may be shopping around for that perfect backpack for your child.  … Continue Reading →


Refreshing GRRRRReat Greens Drink

Out in this heat, I am constantly craving cold beverages.  Daydreaming of fruit and veggie juice, I would love to park myself at a juice bar and kick back a … Continue Reading →


Chipotle Spices Up GMO Labeling

Last week there was pretty big news on the GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling front.  Mexican food giant, Chipotle, made history by becoming the first U.S. restaurant chain to label … Continue Reading →


Found! “Kind Killer” Recruited for Spring Cleaning

Like many, spring may have catapulted you into the mood to clean house.  In our Hip & Healthy Kids home we unloaded boxes of unneeded items, had a garage sale, … Continue Reading →


A Fashionable Plate – Spring 2013 Pantone Food Pairings

Whether your interests lie in fashion or food, this article’s for you.  I thought it would be a fun exercise to go through the pantones for the Spring Fashion season … Continue Reading →


Zinc Deficiency in Children {Guest Editorial}

Adrienne Razon is a writer working for Mercola.com. She has written several guides about healthy living through proper nutrition and exercise. Her recent work is focused on how to manage … Continue Reading →


Adore Your Non-toxic Nails

What shade reflects your mood today?  French White, Beachy Chic, Little Blue Box, or perhaps Toluene?  Not familiar with the last color reference…that’s probably because it is not a color, … Continue Reading →


Yum! – Okonomiyaki recipe

The days of cooking with cabbage have changed. No longer is it just for shredding in coleslaw or boiling with potatoes; there are other great uses for this nutritious veggie. … Continue Reading →


New Year’s Whole (Re) Solution

Post-Holiday buzz and burnout, this time of year is often devoted to champagne toasts and daydreaming about how the next year will be even better than the past.  Pie-in-the-sky ponderings … Continue Reading →


A Hip & Healthy Guide to Holiday Entertaining

I was recently asked to write a guest article for Mom a La Mode.  Head over to to Mom a La Mode and check out Hip & Healthy Kids’ featured … Continue Reading →


Hip & Healthy’s Holiday Green Toy Guide

What do you get when you cross recycled milk containers, kiln-dried chemical-free rubberwood, plant-based pigments and organic cotton?  The Answer:  The coolest green toys for this Holiday Season! Hip and … Continue Reading →